Routledge Cinema, State Socialism and Society 1917-1989 Book

Explore a new perspective on film history with this comprehensive study of cinema in the Soviet Union and Central and Eastern Europe from 1917 to 1989. Part of the BASEES/Routledge Series on Russian and East European Studies, this book moves beyond traditional Cold War binary views to provide a fresh re-examination of how film functioned during the communist era. Since the end of communism, scholars have gained access to previously closed archives in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. This book utilizes those new findings to offer a deeper understanding of the relationship between film, state, and society. By applying contemporary concepts and themes, it reinvigorates the field of film studies, making it an essential resource for historians, film scholars, and students of Eastern European studies.